Parts Assistant – Heavy-Duty Truck Parts

Central Specialties, Inc. (CSI) is a third-generation, family-owned road construction company serving Minnesota and the Dakotas. With more than 425 employees, we take pride in our quality work, commitment to safety, and the people who make it all happen.

We're looking for a dependable, organized Parts Assistant to support our heavy-duty truck maintenance operations. This position helps keep our semi-trucks and equipment running by making sure our mechanics have the right parts when they need them.

If you have experience with semi-truck parts, enjoy solving problems, and like staying busy in a shop environment, we'd like to hear from you!

• Family owned and operated
• Modern equipment and technology
• Building the best roads from start to finish

• Year-round employment
• Company-paid training opportunities
• Opportunities to grow and advance from within

• Two years of previous experience in a parts department, preferably involving heavy-duty trucks or diesel equipment
• Working knowledge of semi-trucks, heavy-duty truck parts, and common truck components
• Ability to read and interpret parts diagrams, schematics, and manufacturer parts catalogs to identify correct parts
• Intermediate computer skills, including Microsoft Office, electronic parts catalogs, inventory systems, and data entry
• Ability to safely lift and move 50 pounds or more, using appropriate assistance or equipment for heavier items
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to identify problems, make decisions, and work independently
• Good communication skills when working with mechanics, supervisors, and vendors
• Ability to work flexible hours and overtime during busy periods, including rotating Saturdays
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable motor vehicle record
• Ability to work well with others and follow company safety procedures

• Forklift certification or previous forklift operating experience
• Experience safely operating a skid steer
• Familiarity with OEM parts catalogs, part numbers, and VIN-based parts identification
• Experience with shipping, receiving, purchasing, and inventory management
• Experience working in a heavy-duty truck dealership, diesel repair shop, fleet maintenance department, or trucking operation

• Identify, locate, order, and supply parts for heavy-duty trucks and shop operations
• Work closely with mechanics and supervisors to determine the correct parts needed for repairs
• Use parts diagrams, schematics, and electronic catalogs to research and identify replacement parts
• Compare vendor pricing, availability, and delivery times to obtain the best value
• Order, receive, inspect, label, and stock parts and supplies
• Maintain accurate inventory records, track parts usage, and assist with inventory counts
• Organize and maintain a clean, safe, and efficient parts department and warehouse
• Track orders, follow up on backordered parts, and coordinate returns when necessary
• Use computer systems to manage inventory, process orders, and maintain records
• Review invoices and submit documentation to Accounts Payable
• Coordinate parts pickup and delivery to the shop or job sites as needed
• Safely operate material-handling equipment when trained and authorized
• Prioritize daily work to help minimize truck downtime
• Follow all company safety policies and procedures
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Group Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• 401(k) Company Match
• 401(k) Company Discretionary Contribution
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Electronic Direct Deposit

Central Specialties, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.